Based on the 2003 International Fire Code® (IFC). The Fire Code has been developed by a broad-based committee of fire chiefs, fire marshals, and members of the fire service/protection industry. This document extends far beyond maintenance and contains regulations relating to the construction of buildings and facilities. Topics addressed in the code include fire department access, fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler systems, fire-alarm systems, fire and explosion hazards safety, hazardous materials storage and use, provisions to protect and assist first responders, industrial processes, and fire-safety requirements for new and existing buildings and premises.